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Makati: Greenbelt (Part 2)
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  • Wild_Orchid
  • Updated By Wild_Orchid on April 16, 2005
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  • Greenbelt Mall - Manila
    Greenbelt Mall
    by Wild_Orchid
    Vist the trendy and upmarket Greenbelt area.

    There are many shops, restaurants and cafes and a number of interesting night spots with live bands at night.

    It is also within walking distance of the major shopping malls such as Glorietta Mall, Rustams Department Store and ShoeMart.

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  • Address: GreenBelt Area
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    Makati: Relax at the Greenbelt
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  • Wild_Orchid
  • Updated By Wild_Orchid on June 5, 2008
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  • Greenbelt Park - Manila
    Greenbelt Park
    by Wild_Orchid, 1 more photos
    The Greenbelt area consists of Ayala Museum, La Tasca, Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt Mall and Greenbelt Square.

    It is where the young and trendy "Manilenos" go to meet friends, to catch a movie, have a cup of gourmet coffee or for a drink, or to browse in the specialty shops.
    Update:The premier of Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull was being premiered here in May 2008.

    The Greenbelt Park (which was still being built when I was there) is located right next to the Mall, and the architecture of the mall is clean, uncluttered and modern, and care has been taken to ensure that it blends well with its green surroundings, making it a greenbelt, right in the centre of Makati city!

    A place to people watch - go there in your latest fashions, to see and be seen!

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  • Address: GreenBelt Area
  • Directions: On Makati Avenue, just off Ayala Avenue. Nearby to Shangrila Hotel and The Peninsula Manila. Also within walking distance of Ayala Center bus terminal. Use the elevated pedestrian walkways for a more pleasant experience!
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    Makati: Salcedo Market on Saturdays
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  • gypsysoul73
  • By gypsysoul73 on June 2, 2005
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  • Makati - Manila
    by gypsysoul73
    Finally, a clean and worthwhile outdoor market in Makati ! The Salcedo Market is only open on Saturdays from 7 am until 2 pm. It is located right smack in the center, on what serves as a parking lot on other days.

    Shop for fresh produce, orgranic herbs, fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood, homemade bread, flowers, plants, native delicacies from different parts of the country, specialties from popular restaurants in the area, fresh milk and yogurt, kettle corn cooked on the spot, paella etc.

    It is also a place to see and be seen, where friends gather to shop, eat or just to chat . Tables are set up under tents so you can enjoy a nice lunch.

    Try the Ineng's barbecue! Yum!

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  • Address: Salcedo St. Makati Business District
  • Directions: Beside One Salcedo & Makati Sports Complex.
  • Website: http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/saturday-salcedo-market
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    Makati: Makati: Upscale Manila
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  • AKtravelers
  • By AKtravelers on May 1, 2006
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  • Makati on a late January afternoon - Manila
    Makati on a late January
    afternoon
    by AKtravelers
    If you get tired of the dirt and grime of downtown Manila, head to Makati, whose gleaming malls, clean streets and high-rises cater to upper class Manila (and anyone else who can get there). In the Glorieta Mall, you'll see streams of people who have not intention of shopping but just want some place to hang out away from the heat. We went to the Ayala Museum, where they had a competitive contemproray art show from all of the East Asian nations (we were most impressed with Mongolia, the Philippines and South Korea). We grabbed a beer aty the Hard Rock Cafe where we observed a birthday party for a 7=year-old that looked as expensive as a wedding in the States. And, of course, we had a Starbuck's iced coffee -- yum!

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    Makati: Walk around Makati
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  • Ramonq
  • Updated By Ramonq on September 13, 2003
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  • Entering Makati CBD - Manila
    Entering Makati CBD
    by Ramonq
    Makati is the financial district of Metro-Manila. One cannot be unimpressed by the high-rises that puncture the sky in this part of Manila. This is where money is made and spent in the Philippines.

    The architectural style is decidedly post-modern with lots of glass and chrome. Its denizens are worldly and sophisticated, who unashamedly call themselves yuppies.

    Makati CBD is worlds away from the shanty towns that dot the Manila landscape. Some of its elitist neighbourhoods, ironically called "villages", are so exclusive that guards secure their main entrances. Many of the county's embassies are located in these so-called villages. The most prestigious is Forbes Park.

    Other areas of Metro-Manila are trying to replicate the success of Makati. Most notable is Alabang in the city's south and Ortigas in the east.

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  • Address: Main street is Ayala Avenue
  • Directions: East of Manila
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    Makati: Business District with a Passion...MAKATI
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  • littlegirl0130
  • By littlegirl0130 on January 19, 2005
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  • Makati - Manila
    by littlegirl0130
    Makati is the Business District in Metro Manila (other Cities in Metro Manila would be Quezon City, Manila, Pasig, Paranaque, etc.)...Though it can also be called the Gimmick/Night Life Spot or D PLACE TO BE for Yuppies (Young Professionals), Vacationers and the Family.

    Here you can go to...
    MALLS (Greenbelt, Glorietta, Landmark, SM, Rockwell Power Plant Mall, The Fort)
    BARS (A LOT in teh Greenbelt area)
    RESTAURANTS (A LOT...from local, budget, classy to hotels...take your pick)
    SPORTS ACTIVITIES (bowling, badminton, swimming, go cart, wall climbing)
    SCENIC SPOTS

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  • Address: Makati City
  • Directions: It depends where you're coming from...just ask me...
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    Makati: The Ayala Museum
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  • woef
  • By woef on June 10, 2005
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  • ayala - Manila
    ayala
    by woef
    Four floors with modern and less modern art, but mostly known for a series of miniature scenes from key events in philippine history.

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  • Address: Makati Avenue cor.De La Rosa Street
  • Phone: (632) 757 7117 to 21
  • Directions: Greenbelt park , ayala Center (shopping mall)
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    Makati: Pamper Yourself!
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  • gypsysoul73
  • By gypsysoul73 on June 2, 2005
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  • Makati - Manila
    by gypsysoul73
    Manila has some of the best spas. And pampering myself is a luxury I treat myself to once in a while. Hey, I work hard and I play harder, I deserve it! :D

    All that touring, and shopping will surely take it's toll on your body. Reward yourself with some quiet time and let a professional work her magic on you.

    My favorite spa is called "The Spa" . Yeah, not very imaginative , but wow, this is a piece of heaven on earth. There are lots of other spas to choose from, and usualy the bigger hotels have their own. Check out the link below for a list of some spas in Manila.

    Pick your bliss:

    Swedish, Shiatsu or Deep Tissue Massage
    Twin Massage - where you have 2 therapists massaging you at the same time, oooh!, double the pleasure!
    Aromatherapy Massage
    Different kinds of Facials
    Indian Head Massage
    Hair and Scalp Treatments
    Javanese Royal Bath
    Seaweed Treatments
    Mud Body Wrap
    Indian Ayurvedic Treatments,
    Various foot therapies and treatments
    And the list goes on and on and on....

    What I love about this place is that they give you a robe, towel, slippers and free access to the sauna, shower and jacuzzi as well!

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  • Website: www.thespa.com.ph
  • Other Contact: http://www.pilmap.com.ph/spa.htm
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    Makati: The night view of Greenbelt
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  • yellow_andy
  • By yellow_andy on January 1, 2004
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  • Night view of Greenbelt - Manila
    Night view of Greenbelt
    by yellow_andy
    Greenbelt is the place you can enjoy yourself at night. There are so many nice restaurent, diffierent kinds of food. If you visit there at weekend night, I think it will be the best.

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  • Address: Greenbelt in Makati City.
  • Directions: Makati Avenue.
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    Makati: The business district
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  • Djinn76
  • Updated By Djinn76 on September 30, 2003
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  • Makati - Manila
    by Djinn76
    In Makati, nothing (except maybe the weather) really point to the fact you are in Asia. This is quite similar to any business district in any eastern city : huge malls and skyscrapers all over the place.
    All the money spent here is a real contrast with the nearby townships you could see when coming from the airport!!

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